IMC 2021 Theme - Learner Centric Management Education: Read Theme Paper, Watch Keynote Addresses

Effective MBA Faculty for 21st Century Management Education

In context of Industry 4.0 Trends, IMC focused on Sequential Themes of MBA Curriculum (2017), Pedagogy (2018) and Faculty (2019). It’s heartening that these Conclaves were successful in generating a wider debate and many initiatives have been taken on these themes.

How last six IMC Themes have evolved:

Theme 2021

After completing sequential discussions on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Faculty, IMC 2021 shall focus on the MBA Student or the Learner. This focus on the Learner is very timely as the Learning Landscape is undergoing a sea change due to following Mega Trends:

  • Shift in Future Skills
  • Low Attention Span of Learners
  • Rise of On-Demand Platforms for Just-In-Time (e)Learning:
  • ‘Customers’ entering the B-schools

In this changing context, how should B-schools rethink to be Learner Centric? IMC 2021 shall focus on following sub themes: IMC 2021 Sub Themes

  • Understanding Student Expectations
  • The Right MBA Batch-Mix
  • Student Engagement & Learning Modes
  • Learner-led B-school: A Leadership Conundrum?

In addition, IMC Conference shall also host:

  • Director’s Roundtable on ‘NEP 2020 and Standalone B-schools’
  • IMC Distinguished Alumni Award
  • IMC Award for Excellence in Management Education
  • Masterclass on ‘Hybrid Teaching’